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Google is expanding Quick Share support for iPhones to more devices, including OnePlus, Oppo, Vivo, Samsung, Xiaomi, and Honor.
Google is adding Quick Share AirDrop support for more Android devices(AI generated image)Sharing files between Android and iPhone is set to get easier, with Google announcing support for more devices getting Quick Share support for iPhones. The feature, which was first announced by Google last year, was only available to Pixel 10 users in the beginning but is now moving to OnePlus, Oppo, Vivo, Samsung, Xiaomi, and Honor devices.
Ahead of the Google I/O 2026 event, the tech giant conducted the Android Show, where it unveiled major new changes coming to Android while also expanding support for Quick Share compatibility with AirDrop to more devices.
Here's the list of devices that currently support Quick Share compatibility with AirDrop:
- Samsung Galaxy S26 series
- Google Pixel 10 series
- Google Pixel 9 series
- Google Pixel 8a
- Oppo Find X9 series
- Oppo Find N6
- Vivo X300 Ultra
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Google has expanded Quick Share support for iPhones to include devices from Samsung (Galaxy S26 series), Google (Pixel 10 and Pixel 9 series, Pixel 8a), Oppo (Find X9 series, Find N6), and Vivo (X300 Ultra).
Quick Share uses a hybrid peer-to-peer (P2P) local wireless architecture for direct file sharing between Android phones and iPhones, iPads, and macOS devices. It utilizes built-in security protections and P2P transfers to ensure content isn't routed through external servers.
For Android phones without direct AirDrop integration, Google is introducing a QR code-based sharing system. Users can generate a QR code via Quick Share on Android, which iPhone or Mac users can scan to download files through their browser.
Several upcoming Samsung devices are expected to receive AirDrop support through Quick Share soon. This includes the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Flip 7, Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z TriFold.
iPhone or Mac users need to enable 'Everyone for 10 minutes' in their AirDrop settings to send files to Android phones. Android users can then share content by tapping 'Share', selecting 'Quick Share', and choosing the nearby Apple device.
Google did not include its own Pixel 9a or Pixel 8 lineup in the list of devices that have AirDrop support.
The tech giant also confirmed that a number of phones, including last-generation Samsung flagships, are expected to get support for AirDrop via Quick Share soon. This list includes:
- Samsung Galaxy S25 series
- Samsung Galaxy S24 series
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Oppo Find X8 series
- OnePlus 15
- HONOR Magic V6
- HONOR Magic8 Pro
Google has also announced a workaround for smartphones that do not currently support AirDrop integration. The company is bringing a QR code-based sharing system where users can generate a QR code through Quick Share on Android, which can be scanned by iPhone or Mac users to download the files via their browser.
Google notes that these transfers are end-to-end encrypted and files remain available for download for up to 24 hours. The tech giant has also confirmed plans to integrate Quick Share directly into third-party apps in the future, including WhatsApp.
How does Quick Share compatibility with AirDrop work?
The cross-device compatibility feature allows Android phones to directly share files with iPhones, iPads, and macOS devices by using a hybrid peer-to-peer (P2P) local wireless architecture. Google says it uses built-in security protections and peer-to-peer transfers to ensure that the shared content is not routed through external servers.
In order to send files to Android phones, iPhone or Mac users need to enable “Everyone for 10 minutes” in AirDrop settings. Meanwhile, Android users can simply open the content that they want to forward to the iPhone, tap Share, select Quick Share, and choose the nearby Apple device.
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Aman Gupta
Aman Gupta is a Digital Content Producer at LiveMint with over 3.5 years of experience covering the technology landscape. He specializes in artificial intelligence and consumer technology, reporting on everything from the ethical debates around AI models to shifts in the smartphone market. <br> His reporting is grounded in first-hand testing, independent analysis, and a focus on how technology impacts everyday users. He holds a PG Diploma in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi (Class of 2022). <br> Outside the newsroom, he spends his time reading biographies, hunting for the perfect coffee beans, or planning his next trip. <br><br> You can find Aman on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aman-gupta-894180214">LinkedIn</a> and on X at <a href="https://x.com/nobugsfound">@nobugsfound</a>, or reach him via email at <a href="aman.gupta@htdigital.in">aman.gupta@htdigital.in</a>.
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